Senior Lawyer - Commercial, Contracts and Procurement

We are seeking a Senior Lawyer with a wealth of experience in dealing with commercial, contract and procurement work in the public sector.In this role, you will be providing advice and support to internal client departments across the Council. In this role, you will provide valuable advice and support to our internal client departments across the Council. Your work will cover a variety of areas, including contracts, procurement law, grant funding agreements, subsidy control, GDPR, and development projects. Additionally, your expertise in advising officers on governance matters will be highly valued.

As a Senior Lawyer within Commercial, Contracts and Procurement, you will be an integral part of our team, which includes a Principal Lawyer, five Senior Lawyers, and two legal officers.

All About Our Legal Team 

The Legal Department at Peterborough City Council is a robust team of around 50 officers, divided into four sections: Planning & Property, Commercial, Contracts & Procurement, Child Protection, and Litigation (which also includes Adult Social Care and Employment).

Our team comprises lawyers, legal officers, and our newly appointed Head of Legal, supported by administrative staff to ensure efficient service delivery. We not only serve our internal PCC client departments with a range of support across various service areas but also provide external legal support to other Local Authorities.

OurBenefits 

We value our colleagues and have developed a number of benefits in addition to our generous annual leave starting at 25 days + bank holidays, sick pay and local government pension scheme… 

• Access to a range of benefits via our Employee Benefits Platform, including in-store and online discounts as well as our Cycle to Work and Home & Electronics schemes 
• Buy up to 10 days additional annual leave (pro-rata)  
• Access to car lease scheme 
• Take your bank holidays flexibly to better suit your personal circumstances 
• Make Additional Voluntary Contributions (Shared Cost AVCs) to your pension with tax and National Insurance savings 
• Access to development opportunities including apprenticeships to support your personal and professional growth 
• Paid volunteering hours each year so you can make a positive impact on our community during your normal working day 
• Access to our equality, diversity and inclusion network 
• Opportunities to receive Employee Recognition Awards 

All about our Commitments 

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to fostering diversity, advancing equity, and building an inclusive workplace for everyone. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and particularly encourage those from underrepresented groups, including disabled people, care leavers, and individuals from minority ethnic communities. Your unique perspectives and experiences are encouraged and valued and will play a vital role in our success. 

We are committed to making our recruitment process as accessible as possible. If you are disabled and require any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please contact [email removed]  we will work with you to meet your needs. 

If you've already applied and completed the recruitment process for this position within the last three months, there's no need to reapply. We really appreciate your interest and thank you for considering us.

• Terms and Conditions NJC March 2025.pdf (177.74 KB)
• Senior Lawyer - Contracts.pdf (0.92 MB)